Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 8 / 150

En las técnicas de conducción preventiva, ¿es suficiente con conducir cumpliendo las normas?

In defensive driving techniques, is it enough to drive obeying the rules?

  • ANo, hay que tener también en cuenta que otro conductor puede cometer una infracción.No, you must also bear in mind that another driver may commit an offence.
  • BSí, porque cumpliendo la normativa de tráfico el riesgo es nulo.Yes, because if you obey the traffic rules the risk is zero.
  • CSí, porque cumplir las normas es obligatorio.Yes, because obeying the rules is compulsory.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, hay que tener también en cuenta que otro conductor puede cometer una infracción.No, you must also bear in mind that another driver may commit an offence.
Explanation

Defensive driving lets us anticipate any adverse situation, such as an offence by another driver, so that we can use the vehicle's controls in time and prevent possible road accidents. It is not only a matter of obeying the traffic rules but also of keeping a defensive attitude.

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